A new radio system for the City Centre was launched by Wolverhampton City Centre Company in partnership with M-R-S Communications Ltd, one of the largest independent suppliers of communications equipment in the UK

The upgraded system offers improved transmission and coverage of the city centre to enable shops, pubs, transport operators and the local authority to communicate effectively.

The CitySafe Scheme allows members to communicate by radio about anti social behaviour, shoplifting and counterfeit money and movement of people during events and helps pubs and clubs communicate during the evening.

Phillip Wynne, Customers Services Manager with M-R-S Communications said: “We are very pleased to be working in partnership with WCCC, our system has proved effective in many cities in reducing crime and anti social behaviour and we aim to do the same in Wolverhampton.”

In addition to the radio link, WCCC and M-R-S regularly hold training sessions and CitySafe PubWatch and ShopWatch meetings where information and advice is exchanged between businesses, the police and the local authority to prevent and detect crime.

Debbie Norman, Manager of Wallis said: “It’s great to feel connected with other retailers and security guards and to work together to prevent store losses which ultimately affect our profitability. For lone workers it’s reassuring to know that we can communicate with other people at the touch of a button.”